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Friday, March 23, 2012

Katachi Amti | Chana Dal Amti | Spicy Split Bengal Gram Soup

Katachi Amti is the famous spicy lentil accompaniment for Puran Poli. The combination is a festive treat and this year I had made both for Holi. And as today is the first day of the Navratris, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa, Katachi Amti with Puran Poli would make the perfect meal. This version of Amti is a little different from those I have made previously. This time I chose to make the masala for the Amti with raw spices. I brought together the Khara | Saabot Masalas | Whole Spices and ground them without dry roasting them first. This lent a very fresh and mellow taste to the Amti. The aroma was also very delicate and went beautifully with the cardamom and sweetness of the Puran Poli.